MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack 1 Tent

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UOG TOP PICK: MSR’s first venture into the world of Bikepacking. The Hubba Hubba Bikepack tent has a lot of familiar characteristics, but it has shorter poles and a sturdy bag to attach directly onto the bike.It’s a standout choice for those venturing out on two wheels

MSR says: 

Designed for the adventurous cyclist whether they ride dirt or pavement, the new Hubba Hubba Bikepack 1-person tent has been meticulously designed for life on two wheels. Thoughtful features that all cyclists will appreciate married with spacious performance make this tent best-in-class.

The true rectangular floor (no foot taper) is large enough for all your gear and 38 inches (0.97 m) of headroom lets you sit up comfortably. The tent body is a blend of mesh and solid fabric that provides airflow, privacy and weather protection. The no-curve tent door feature zippers that are easy to use with one hand. It also zips closed to a single point so you always know where to open the door, even in the dark. Tech-friendly pockets feature cable ports at the corners for charging cords, and large overhead gear loft pockets are perfect for gloves, sunglasses and other quick-access items. An interior clothesline and optional but included exterior clothesline provide ample space to hang damp gear.

The rectangular tent design means you can set up the Hubba in a flash, particularly useful in those unexpected rainstorms. Strong, lightweight DAC poles are sized to fit perfectly on your handlebars when packed. These shorter poles are also good for kayak campers who want to fit a tent more easily in their boat storage. A waterproof coating and taped seams keep the Hubba stable and dry so you can ride out weather in comfort. The stealth-green rainfly features an extra-large vestibule for storing any cycling gear you don’t want inside. The easy in-and-out vestibule door has a StayDry™ rain gutter to keep dripping water off you and your gear, and a kickstand vent maximizes airflow.

The meticulously designed waterproof handlebar storage bag fits on any bike, whether it has flat or drop bars. Included optional spacers hold the bag away from the bars so it doesn’t eat up valuable real estate for other items. The bag also has reflective hits for increased visibility on the road, and loops to tie on additional gear. Its small, packed size also means you can easily fit it in panniers, a frame bag or a backpack.

With excellent on-bike stability and feature-rich camp comfort, the Hubba Hubba Bikepack tent will quickly become your new favorite home-away-from home.

Our Verdict

The MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack tent is a very versatile addition to MRSs tent range, adapting existing technology and design to produce a lightweight, highly portable tent. Specifically designed for bike-packing with 29cm long DAC poles and a versatile waterproof bag, that attaches to the handlebars with 2 rubber stoppers. The stoppers keep the bag away from cables and is sturdy, thanks to the retaining strap that goes, around the head tube. The bag is also expandable with a roll down closure and great for stashing a rain jacket for when you need it quickly on the move. Internally the tent has a good amount of storage with drying lines for hanging items to dry.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

In-depth Reviews:

• MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepacking Tent Review – “A worthy competitor to the current bikepacking tents on the market.”

Features

• Waterproof Handlebar Bag: Designed to attach seamlessly to flat or drop bars, the streamlined tent bag is seam-taped and waterproof.
• Handlebar Spacers: Removable spacers ‘float’ the bag away from handlebars to free up real estate for hands or accessories, and a headtube bungee keeps things stable off-road.
• Short Poles: Designed with shorter segments, strong DAC poles fold up small to fit easily between drops.
• Super Packable: Packed tent is designed for minimal volume so you can stuff it into small spaces like a pannier, frame bag or backpack.
• Exceptional Livability: With generous headroom, oversized vestibules and a true rectangular floorplan, cyclists will have room to change and stretch out.
• Maximum Space: True rectangular floorplan and exceptional head room (38 in/0.97 m); large side-entry vestibule to store gear.
• Waterproof: PEU fabric coating and taped seams keep the elements outside where they belong
• Full-Featured Rainfly: One large StayDry™ door with built-in rain gutter and kickstand vent for extra ventilation.
• Hang-to-Dry: Interior and optional exterior clotheslines, plus oversized storage pockets, make it easy to dry sweaty or rain-drenched gear so you’re ready to roll the next day.
• Tech-Friendly Pockets: Cable ports on all pockets for easy cord management.
• Easy Setup & Packing: Unified hub-and-pole system and symmetrical design make setup super quick; ultra-compact stuff sack.
• Stargazing Mesh: Leave the fly off and watch the stars through the top mesh window.
• Durable Details: Reinforced patches, stitching at guy points and locking anodized stake loop grommets for extra strength.

Specifications

• Fly sheet weighs: 416g
• Inner weighs: 314g
• Poles weigh: 334g
• Total weight: 1064g (excluding pegs & bags)
• Pegs x 8 weighs: 75 g
• Floor & vestibule:  1.67 + 0.82 sq m (18 + 9 sq ft)
• Interior peak height: 0.97 m (38 in)
• Pack Size: 36 x 17 x 11 cm/ 14 x 6.5 x 4.5 in

Material & Construction

• Includes: Tent body, rainfly, poles, stakes, guy lines, stuff sack, clotheslines, setup instructions
• Rainfly: 20D ripstop nylon 1200mm DuraShield™ polyurethane & silicone, FR Free
• Canopy: 10D polyester micromesh / 20D ripstop nylon & C0 DWR
• Floor: 20D ripstop nylon 1200mm DuraShield

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Ultralight Bikepacking Advice Page
• The Ultimate Ultralight Bikepacking Advice Page
• About MSR
• MSR Tent Buying Guide
• The Ultimate Guide to Ultralight Tents
• What is Hydrostatic Head?
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Tent
• Are Tent Footprints Worth It?
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